Charlotte High School - Witan Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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r I he most illustrious artist of the century, Milton Punnett, has just completed a portrait ol Julius Zeilinski, the celebrated educator. ictor Sweeney is the independent candidate for Governor of New ork State. He is 100' for the people and “wears no man s collar. ’ “Milady s Beauty Shoppe, the pride of Rochester, is conducted by Pauline Gallery. Margaret Neary and Dorothy Holly. Iris Woodams, the noted Prima Donna, has kept “that schoolgirl complexion ’ because of her frequent visits there. Rev. Emmett Sullivan, 1). D., an eminent clergyman, has converted many criminals to the straight and narrow path; most of these were former members of the Junior Glass. I he name of Judge Marks i feared by the violators of law and order. The violators ol the 18th amendment have discontinued business because of Judge Mark's energies, and the sentences which those who are caught receive. Daniel Webster may have been a |x litical orator, but he was only an amateur compared to Carl Goettel. Theodore Karl has been fortunate enough to become “Corporation Counsel ’ for the New York Central Lines. Edythe Doescher has achieved fame and fortune through her literary ability. Her latest poem, “Moonlight on the Barge Canal” has taken the ■country by storm. I awoke from my reverie with a start at the conductor’s announce- ment of “Denver. Horace F. Schkek. Class I’ro iliet. . • ; L. 27

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Throughout the meeting I had heard no words from my old friend. Howard Coger, and upon looking at him. saw that he was sound asleep. “Don't wake him. I whispered, “he has not had a really good nap since the seventh period in Retail Selling. It is of little moment here to tell the record of the achievements of the class of 1923 during the present year, for that is the main purpose for which this entire hook is designed, and to tell of these accomplishments here would he a useless repetition. Roger Butterfield, Class Historian. .«------------Hv Prophecy of the Class of 1923 I was speeding across the continent, ami after riding many hours I became weary of the scenery and no longer interested in my fellow passen- gers. I leaned hack in my seat, closed my eyes, and let my thoughts roam at will. Most naturally they would turn homeward and It» the school and class-mates with whom I had been associated and I realized that it would soon he the “parting of the ways’ for the Class of 1923 ol Charlotte High School. What has the future in store for this hoy and that girl I wondered. I let my mind wander on and on, until 1 was entirely lost to my surroundings, and as a panorama passing before me, I beheld first, Francis Wallace. The name of Clinton IS. Howard as a Prohibition lecturer has passed into oblivion. Francis' lectures far surpass Clint’s best efforts. Ralph Boyink is head coach at Princeton. Since Ralph has been their coach, the Tigers have not lost a game. Inez Reis has found an outlet for her natural oratorical ability, as Chairman of the National Republican Woman’s Committee. Edward England is the successful owner of a chain store syndicate. Marian Strickland is still at Charlotte High School. But she is a mem- ber of the faculty, not a student. Howard Coger. the brilliant retail salesman with the permanent wave, has progressed rapidly. He is now manager of a “John Bright shoe store. Virginia Sampson has been very successful, having recently become “Dean of Smith College. Roger Butterfield is the Secretary of the Treasury . We hope that Roger remembers his old f riends. By virtue of her early aggressiveness Mary Williams holds a very responsible position, namely, head of the “Credits and Collections ’ depart- ment of the Marshall Field stores. Richard Wendt is the idol of the baseball world. In 1 1 games he hit 31 home runs and 16 triples. Alma Fuhrman preferring marriage to a career has become a wonder- ful hel| i-meel to a noted divine. She and her husband are now busy es- tablishing a foreign mission. 26

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Last Will and Testament of Class of 1923 We. the unusual Class of June. 1923 of llie Charlotte High School of Rochester, of the County of Monroe, in the State of New York, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby constitute this, our last ill and Testament, in manner following, that is to say: First—We direct that all our just debts and graduation expenses be paid. Second—To Charlotte High School, we leave our best wishes lor a bright and prosperous future. Third—To the faculty of Charlotte High School, we leave our heart- felt gratitude for the manner in which they have aided us in preparing our- selves for the future. Fourth—To our beloved principal, Mr. Butterfield, we leave knowl- edge of the fact that twenty-four unforgetting and grateful friends wish him all success and happiness for the future. Fifth—To Miss Emerson and Mr. Hamilton, we leave our sincere gratitude for their efforts in helialf of the Class of June, 1923. Sixth—To “Howie Freckle ton we give one lull page of advertising in the W1TAN to assist him in his attempts to keep his name before the public. Seventh—To those so inclined, we bequeath the “primrose path to Fang's and everlasting perdition. Eighth—To Mrs. Hamilton, the unfortunate golf widow, we leave a full length portrait ol her beloved “Ham, to make her hushandless after- noons, Saturdays and Sundays more endurable. Ninth—To the class of January, 1927 we bequeath our comfortable and desirable seats in assembly. Tenth—To bashful (?) Harry Tarrant, we donate one pair of stilts in order that he may rise in the world to fame and fortune. Eleventh—To those who are to take up their duties as our successors, namely the members of the Class of 1924, we bequeath the following: a One dollar to be used in payment of candy hills, b To Eva Defendorf we bequeath the right to ride “Parcel Post when the riding classes go to Van Lombeck's. c To Ruth Sage we leave the l ook, “How to Win the Favor of the Teachers. d To Gerald Cronin we donate; 1 One Rig Ren alarm clock to be set for 8:15 each school morning. 2 One paid life membership in the House of David. 3 The right to have his teeth cleaned not less than twelve times whenever the visiting dentists (and denti stresses) visit Char- lotte High School. Twelfth The balance of our estate, both financial and material, we leave to tin general benefit of Charlotte High Society.